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CORPORATE MEMBERS

Membership Types

Institutional Membership

Institutional membership applies to regionally-accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities. Dues are based on the institution’s Carnegie Classification and enrollment. Institutional membership includes:

1 professional membership for the institution’s official representative, who receives all mailings of the Association and participates in the business meetings and elections of the Association on behalf of the institution.

1 professional membership for the institutional alternate representative.

Corporate Membership

Corporate membership is available to business entities that provide goods and services within the higher education sector, consistent with UPCEA’s mission to “advance leadership in professional, continuing, and online education.” Corporate membership includes:

1 professional membership for the company's official representative, who receives all mailings of the Association on behalf of the company.

1 professional membership for the institutional alternate representative.

6,9, or 12 number of professional memberships based on number of employees.

For more information about Corporate Membership, please contact: Kim Zaski at 202-400-2569 or kzaski@upcea.edu.

Non-Profit Affiliate

Affiliate status is available to colleges and universities outside the United States, and to non-profit organizations with an interest or current activities in the field of continuing higher education. Affiliate status is also available to satellite campuses (often listed as an “additional location” for accrediting purposes) of a regionally accredited institution when the campus is separately accredited because its location is beyond the boundaries of the principal regional accrediting body. (Note: Most of these out-of-region campuses may have alternative accreditation but do not possess independent budget or decision-making authority from the home university or umbrella corporation) Dues are $980 annually. Membership includes:

1 professional membership for the organization’s official representative, who receives all mailings of the Association.

1 professional membership for the organization’s alternate representative.

For-Profit Affiliate

Affiliate status is also available to satellite campuses (often listed as an “additional location” for accrediting purposes) of a regionally accredited institution when the campus is separately accredited because its location is beyond the boundaries of the principal regional accrediting body. (Note: Most of these out-of-region campuses may have alternative accreditation but do not possess independent budget or decision-making authority from the home university or umbrella corporation). Dues are $1,470 annually for each satellite campus. Membership includes:

1 professional membership for the organization’s official representative, who receives all mailings of the Association.

1 professional membership for the organization’s alternate representative.

Members Benefits

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Get Involved with UPCEA

Professional development isn't just about attending sessions. Get involved with UPCEA to meet members from other institutions, share the great work your institution is doing, and hone your own skills. From submitting a session proposal for a conference or an article for a publication to serving as a volunteer on a conference planning committee, there are as many ways to engage with us!

Awards of Excellence

Since 1953, UPCEA has recognized its members' outstanding contributions to the Association and the field, as well as their achievements in innovative programming, marketing and promotion, community development and services, research and publications, and many other areas.

About UPCEA

Leaders in Professional, Continuing, and Online Education

UPCEA is the leading association for professional, continuing, and online education. Founded in 1915, UPCEA now serves most of the leading public and private colleges and universities in North America. For 100 years, the association has served its members with innovative conferences and specialty seminars, research and benchmarking information, professional networking opportunities and timely publications.